FUN! 2014 Ford Fiesta ST Review

Buying a $10,000 hot hatch series, continuing with the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST. $10,000 CAD is $8,000 USD. Will the Ford Fiesta ST live up to its award winning pedigree? Did Jakub get the deal of the century on it at $10,000 CAD / $8,000 USD? Will Jakub's Fiesta ST be the better overall car versus Yuri's Fiat 500 Abarth?
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[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@mitchgarbeno3788]

We need more crock shots in these videos!

[@44actual]

Fitment Industries x TheStraightPipes! Also those crocs, WHAT ARE THOSE?!!!

[@richardnavratil9661]

I've actually gotten Krown on my 2019 Bullitt before this crazy Ohio winter came this year. They did cake the engine bay in oil though, I wish they went lighter on it.

[@pauljamieson803]

I know that this is a 2014 Fiesta ST, but some warranties get killed if you get a 3rd party rust protection.. just a heads up

[@wscott9779]

Can't seem to find a Krown location near me here in FL.🤔

[@LazerLord10]

Fiesta ST *wins 22 awards* Ford: Let's just not.

[@tasosbachatouris5951]

There is a new St in Europe

[@ES350gitgapped]

Americans don't want tiny hatchbacks. They want shitty CVT crossovers, so that's what they're getting. Car enthusiasts are having to buy old stuff for now or go with other manufacturers like Kia and their lovely Forte GT. This is Capitalism. You don't get what you want, you get what makes the corporation the most money, and it blows.

[@ClichedGem]

They are still making the fiesta st, just not in north america

[@2damaxmr2]

MK8 Fiesta ST is awesome. Optional LSD Mmmm

[@Jrfeimst2]

@@ES350gitgapped I guess I’m not a true American since I have two hatchbacks. Fiesta st and Mazda 3 😂. Oh well 😢

[@SteveKemper]

Yuri: "Heel-toe shifting is awful in here" Also Yuri: **wears crocs with socks while driving**

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yuri only wears Reebok’s. That’s jakub

[@Faust-Hell]

@@TheStraightPipes DOES YURI HAVE THE KENDRICK LAMAR REEBOK CLAAAASSSSSICS?

[@FoolOfAToke]

@@TheStraightPipes Someone makes a 3D printed pedal spacer that makes heel-toe, and general pedal placement, so much better. Well worth it.

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

@@TheStraightPipes If you guys want to try a pedal spacer I'll laser cut one for you and send it over, xpresspost should get it there quick n easy.

[@Darylrb1983]

It's...not that difficult for me, I have half my foot on the brake, half almost on accelerator and just roll the ankle a bit

[@Hunterdietzman]

LOL Jakub's reaction when the car turned into him was literally perfect.

[@TheStraightPipes]

🤯

[@ricbrown5002]

What time?

[@yyosted]

@@ricbrown5002 14:08

[@Hitman-3315]

Saw this comment before I watched the video... I was expecting some legendary VFX of the Fiesta actually morphing into Jakub. “The car turned into him” lol

[@jasonwilliams1012]

@@TheStraightPipes I own a Fiesta ST as well and dash cams are a must. I was run off the road twice last week. People just don't pay attention to small cars.

[@GRiiZZ]

Yuri's pronounciation of Canadian for the price always brings joy to me.

[@nowthatsurban]

That and HOOORSEPOWER n' TORQUE! are my favorite.

[@RotaryLover]

As a Fiesta ST Owner for 3 years now, it's the first car I actually don't see what I can replace it with for the same price point except for a newer lower mileage Fiesta ST.

[@shahulhusman]

Veloster N is the new fiesta St

[@RotaryLover]

@@shahulhusman Yeah I heard about that. I've found a few used ones for like 32k CAD, but that 3rd side door conflicts me. Maybe once 2021 models will be around 26-30k on the used market, I'll think about it. I still wanna see how great the engine and trans hold up to abuse before making a move.

[@ElCrims]

I will love my FiST to death and then it's probably the N for me.

[@AzNightmare]

*Nah, too heavy. At the end of the day, every car is still too heavy. You can't make up extra weight by just adding more power. That's why I don't want to replace my FiST.*

[@danielleroux6490]

Let's all do our part: call or write Ford US Customer Relationship Center and tell them what their American customers want. If we all contact them, maybe they'll realize it's a profitable business decision to bring the Mk8 Fiesta ST 6 spd manual transmission to the US/North American market. Wouldn't hurt to ask for the Mk4 Focus ST and/or the Puma ST 6 speed manual as well! Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48126 Ford U.S. Phone: [phone]

[@Chewygsxr]

I’ve had my 14 ST 8 years now and I’m still in love with it, it just turned 90,000 it’s on a stage two Cobb tune, 3” exhaust short shift kit and a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4’s, it’s the most fun I’ve ever had driving and I’m 72 years young. The Fiesta Flash. 🤙🏼🍺

[@toddrichardson5184]

I'm 50+ and had my 2018 for 5 yrs. Love it still. Probably keeping it till the end of I C E. AND Beyond. No E V 4 me.

[@Flash007b]

"You know what, I'm not blurring out her license plate. She did that" hahaha

[@SpaceMissile]

and he didn't blur it, either. lmao

[@huntercarter1273]

As an owner of a FiST, you have no idea how long I've been waiting for you guys to drive one of these. Few things: Yuri. I'm on Bilsteins right now and the ride quality is actually much better than stock. The stock suspension is actually wayyyyy overdampened and you start noticing it more over bad bumps or broken pavement. But the stock suspension does handle amazing without them, I'll give you that. Turning ESC all the way off does soften the brake trq just a little, but it's still there. Watching you guys do the visors knowing what was about to come next was like watching a car wreck before it happened.......Too soon?

[@SherwinR89]

I'm from South Africa. I have a 2014 Peugeot 208 GTi THP 200. My car's way better than the ST

[@sikhovski]

@@SherwinR89 🏆

[@tulus38]

@@SherwinR89 cool.

[@fougetube]

Definitely heard the bilsteins really help the ride quality!

[@h33tology]

@@SherwinR89 here's a cookie 🥠

[@tigerhawk84]

My main takeaway from this review: Crocs with socks? Officially a dad. 8:38 They are even freakin camo. This guy. Embracing that dadlife.

[@theqball80]

c'mon, that's gotta be an easter egg. Crocs? really. Maybe their foot model is a 70 year old woman.

[@brnscofrnld]

This was the comment I was looking for as soon as I saw the crocs. (PS...A dad that wears crocs with socks... how else am I going to take the trash out?)

[@axelode45]

That made me laugh out loud lol

[@adamthompson4072]

Ain't nothing wrong with crocs and socks. As long as they don't leave the house

[@TasteTheRambo]

8:40 when your Piloti shoes sponsorship ends and you go back to heel-toeing in your Crocs

[@tylersands4126]

I’ve had this as my daily for just about 2 years. Simply put, it is the best newish car for the money on sale today. The car has handled everything - carrying people, large items (like IKEA furniture or a large freezer), snow, rain, dirt, and of course carving backroads in a “spirited” fashion. No understeer whatsoever, it’s shocking how balanced this car is. I recently moved cross country in late January, and drove this with a massive Thule box on top, and the majority of my clothes/possessions inside (even the summer tires!). With Blizzaks it can handle anything up to 12” of unplowed snow before getting stuck, and FWD just fine in any US city. It’s 2700lbs, so as light as an MX5 or S2K, being just as fun with way more practicality. And the power is more than OK... it feels way quicker than 197HP and 0-60 in 6.5... I’ve thought about trading for a Focus RS, STI, or Evo X one day, but just can’t do it. Don’t believe the extra payments would be worth it. I’d recommend the FiST to anyone. They are awesome!

[@NeverFollowTheCrowd]

Would it fit a mountain bike ?

[@saketkath964]

what tyre profile are you running in winters ?

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

My daughter bought a 2019 Fiesta ST and she loves it. Even learned to drive a stick. That makes me proud!

[@danielleroux6490]

Awesome!

[@singh2702]

wow what an accomplishment. 😴

[@rahatchoudhury175]

@@singh2702 it’s not hard but it’s dying

[@singh2702]

@@rahatchoudhury175 Yeah there's a few manufacturers keeping it alive though.

[@blakelip3]

How much did she purchase it for??

[@mr_1998]

Y’all got the most fire intro

[@TheStraightPipes]

🔥🔥🔥

[@marcelstanford430]

The original owner certainly took good care of it. The inside looks immaculate.

[@tomelliott9]

Sport mode: traction and ESC both turned down to 20% Hold button: traction and ESC both fully off. The braking the inside wheel is always on.

[@hoomee7605]

And i hate its still oN.

[@tomelliott9]

@@hoomee7605 don't see the problem with it personally. You don't feel it working anyway

[@WelcomeToAir]

Another great video. Thanks Yuri and Jakob, always look forward to watching your reviews. Best way to start the day

[@JimboJason]

You guys should include the weight of the vehicle when you quote the horsepower and torque. 200 horsepower doesn't sound like a lot when you are talking about a 4000 pound SUV but in a 2500 pound hatchback that would be amazing!

[@krab9479]

This is always what I’m thinking about! I feel like nobody mentions the weight to horsepower ratio unless they’re talking about the Miata lmao

[@richardnavratil9661]

Yup, hp per kg or hp per pound would be very interesting. 12.69 lbs per hp (if your weight is correct) is not too shabby.

[@Atomb]

2700 lb

[@jim6807]

If you upgrade the turbo you’d be surprised how fast these are. And reliable as well.

[@noneyabizz8337]

Well, and by all the dyno sheets you can find online, ford downplayed the stock power figures by a bit.

[@InterstateRaziTV]

Your reviews are super FUN to watch!

[@VS666]

i drove Uber in a FiST for about a year and people absolutely loved it. yeah it was small but that was only an issue a few times when people underestimated how much luggage they had. lots of compliments, people always surprised i drove a manual in the city. i slapped some black sparco wheels on it and tinted the windows super dark and just drove the shit out of it. i can see myself having one again someday.

[@hychiu1610]

I did the same, people were surprised it was stick. Made UBERing fun.

[@jakehardy5997]

I did Uber in a FoST and people loved it too haha. Good fun for sure

[@rohansofra2629]

Yuri is not happy because he know this fiesta is better than his abarth 😂😂

[@darthwader99j53]

I almost can’t take Yuri serious lol the prowler and the 500 abarth. If he buys a PT Cruiser next I won’t be shocked.

[@fugginrambo]

@@darthwader99j53 Don't forget a 2004 Chevy SSR for getting chicks. With an HHR on the side for track days.

[@CrappycrapCrappy]

@@darthwader99j53 On the other hand though, I appreciate Yuri's taste in cars 'cause if they both had the same taste then this channel would be boring

[@thedaredevil1907]

Pt gt with the 2.4t be cool

[@Labergemusic]

@@darthwader99j53 The PT cruiser acquisition would be PERFECT

[@mitchellburton20]

That's the one down side about the Fiesta ST. I've had mine for about two months now and I've had multiple people almost hit me because they don't check their blind spots or can't see my small car even if they do. It's crazy how many people don't look before they switch lanes.

[@1gboost]

Same. It's kinda mandatory to have an exhaust so people can hear you smh

[@insainllama]

As a former small car owner, I can’t tell you how many times people almost hit me with their big suvs. I also actually got hit a few times too. People really don’t look when they drive.

[@mitchellburton20]

@@1gboost It sucks but it's also a nice investment to make too. I'm planning on getting that taken care of in a bit

[@mitchellburton20]

@@insainllama It's insane how many people don't look. It's always guys in huge trucks or SUVs. They're just so unaware of their surroundings

[@darrylsmith8681]

Don’t stay in people’s blind spots. Take action before an accident takes place.

[@WanderingExistence]

Love my 2016 FiST with stage 2, white with a black wrapped roof, it makes driving to work such a joy. Pro tip: real easy to slide the back end out with a quick turn and punch of throttle

[@marquism1799]

I've been waiting for you guys to finally review this fun little beast of a car!

[@jobinjoseph3072]

Jakub is really very very excited..can see it in his face compared to other videos...as it's his personal baby....it's truly a great purchase....can't wait for the comparison/race track video

[@VikramKrishnan404]

In Canada the Recaros are standard, but for the US models, they're a ~$2000 option. The standard seats are the same as the base Fiesta's, but with ST logos.

[@tghidsgn]

The reason I bought a regular Fiesta SE was that the Fiesta ST in the showroom had a sticker price of $29k (and it was the only one in my entire city of 300K people). When I asked the dealership "what the heck?" they said they never sell them because a Focus ST was only a few grand more. For comparison, the SE cost me $20K out the door. The states had it made because the standard features there made it quite a reasonable price, Canada not so much (unless you really, really wanted a Fiesta ST). Same thing with the Focus RS - they cost as much as an S4 and more than an STI/Golf R. Never understood Ford's thinking.

[@VikramKrishnan404]

@@tghidsgn What I'm hearing is an arbitrage opportunity!

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

@@tghidsgn I got my Fiesta ST in 2018 for $22900 and I saw a few in the $24-25k range. IMHO never pay full MSRP on a domestic brand, there are so many competing dealers that you'd be crazy not to pit them against one another and work them work for the sale.

[@Dfpijgyt564s65sgt]

Recaro option was a $3,000 option

[@VikramKrishnan404]

@@barrylinkiewich9688 Similar story for me. I got my 2016 model for 22k out the door (in the US). Sticker was 24k before TTL and it sat on the lot for 6 months. They seem to be really hot used now though. I sold it last month and got way more than I thought I could.

[@jonm.678]

Love that you guys do used car reviews- too many used gems become forgotten.

[@rayopeongo]

Both of my sons have owned Fiesta STs, both in black, and they both loved them. My oldest son reluctantly sold his earlier this year. My younger son's 2014 ST is a little more worn out and needs some work. He just bought something new and the dealership didn't really want the ST, so that was our excuse. We are going to keep it and make it our hobby car. We will do minor upgrades, take it out when the weather is nice, and enjoy occasionally flogging it. There is a corner near us that is our "cliche corner", a right hand turn lane between two 80 km/hr roads, and the Fiesta can take it at surprisingly fast speeds. I remember Jeremy Clarkson saying that there were 5 spots on his drive to work for passing, but that he found a sixth when driving the ST. I'm looking forward to a bit of father/son/grandson bonding time working on and driving a car that we all really like. We will be tracking the progress and reviews of your upgrades to see if we want to try any of them.

[@TheStraightPipes]

That's awesome

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

Jakub's smile at 0:41 is pretty much my grin every time I drive my ST, they're NOT fast but damn it feels like a rocketship and it's so engaging.

[@deathdriver23]

I bought one of these new in 2016, and have no intention of selling it anytime soon. The thing that gets me with this car is how good all the inputs feel to use. Steering, shifter, clutch, all almost perfect.

[@jamesgriffiths1601]

Great vid. Love my 2015 ST, Aussie spec is a 2 door, looks awesome in Ford blue. Has a stage 1 map, lowered Mountune suspension which improved the ride marginally without losing the exciting handling, a resonator delete also helped with the pops nicely. All mild mods that keeps the original style of the car in tact. Could happily do more, but it’s close to perfect how it is. Car has 60000km on it and has only depreciated $8k in 7 years. Great little cars, total future classic and one of the best front wheel drive cars ever made. Up there with the best Renaults and Hondas in my opinion.

[@dylank7392]

Finally a review of my car! In Australia, we only got the 3 doors and ours come with non leather recaros standard, no touch screen, but nice headlights with LED drls. Such fun little cars and the only new Fiesta you can buy over here is the new 3 cylinder ST! The legend still lives :D

[@RoadTripCentral]

Welcome to the ST club!!! Glad to have you!

[@wayner8088]

“Uh-Barth” “AYEE-BARTH!!!” You guys crack me up 😆

[@cgreenfield6655]

I wish my job consisted of buying a fun car like this and making a video about it.

[@CJoshuaJimenez]

Make it happen King!

[@Shortarmslonglegs]

I want one of these to have as my daily driver, we already have a Gen 2 Raptor and an Edge ST. keep up the great work guys, very entertaining!

[@professorfinessor5363]

been waiting for you guys to review the FiST not disappointed

[@MrLlama-rc8nj]

No cap one of my favorite cars I'm getting one someday. Also the TURBO NOISES THOSE ARE AWESOME

[@SixGap]

Yuri is 100% right about modifying the suspension. I had 3 different aftermarket suspension setups on mine and they all made it miserable to daily drive.

[@eloneatmyshorts]

Yup. Don't ruin the exceptional factory suspension with aftermarket. It takes the playful nature away. It really is perfect from the factory.

[@SixGap]

@JW H The Megan’s isn’t in the same class as the Fiesta. It has a longer wheelbase which helps the damping.

[@svendolufsen849]

KYB or factory lol

[@jesh879]

Calculate your motion ratio and use that to order custom valved Fortune Auto coilovers. Unless you did that, you did it wrong. I applaud you for trying three times, though.

[@R3LF13]

The Mountune springs are mild but an improvement in handling and give just enough drop to make aftermarket wheels look good.

[@JosiahHult]

LITERALLY just picked up a '16 ST and couldn't be happier after a slew of mods. what a gem!

[@j_mars_cars]

Been laughing at you guys saying you can get these for cheap when every single one was $15k+... But then just yesterday I scored a dream car. 2015 Fiesta ST in blue! Fortune auto coilovers, sparco summer wheels (winter steelies for now) and plenty of other mods for $10,500! Literally a steal in north America in this wild car market. No recaros, but maybe I'd want custom racing seats anyways 😅

[@TheDGeneration]

Oh man, the Abarth visor test is going to set a brand new standard for visor tests.

[@shahbuyuk9405]

Plot twist - the Abarth doesn't have visors 😄

[@ssensse]

*set a new low bar

[@TheDGeneration]

@@shahbuyuk9405 Oh it does, but they're easy to overlook!

[@TheDGeneration]

@@ssensse A new low is still a new record.

[@dhanikvs2982]

This car sounds like every cars from Initial D 😂 PS: I like the car and the anime.

[@schenkmeister1084]

Love my FiST! Bought a molten orange 2015 new in 2015 (so I got to do the Octane Academy). Mine also has recaros, no sunroof and navigation. Once the warranty was over I got a Mountune cat back exhaust, cold air intake, and larger inter cooler with a tune. I also had Mountune (in SoCal) install a Quaife limited slip differential. Totally worth the expense and 850 mile drive to have the work done!

[@benjaminboyer39]

I bought one of these last year just wanting a car with a manual and it was in my price range. I had no idea I was getting one of the best, love the thing

[@KillcamzAu]

Finally, these cars are a gem and those who don’t have one or haven’t driven one, are missing out !!! Best purchase ever.

[@huntergross5476]

Facts

[@WanderingExistence]

Have you ever slid back end out? In sport it's surprisingly controllable.

[@drjphau1834]

Yuri Thanks for answering my question in your IG live Means alot!

[@huntergross5476]

Yayayayya I love the fiesta st so much I’m so happy you guys finally did this review!!!

[@roundlake96]

Thank you so much! Could not have timed this video any better! :D

[@DashnCars]

I've owned my Fiesta ST for 3 years now. I bought it with only 33 miles on it and have beat it every mile since. It's now up to just a shy over 35k miles and still strong as ever. I rallycross mine all over the country and often times I'll drive it to an event, race, then drive it back. Most events are 6+ hour drives for me but the Fiesta doesn't care. I go in, kick butt and drive home. I really, *really* love my Fiesta.

[@jamescartier8728]

Same recipe as my daily, an 05 Cooper S JCW. Really all the car most people need on an average basis, nimble, exciting enough to wake you up in the morning... It's a vehicular antidepressant

[@Schmoopies]

Mike Jones reference definitely appreciated. Thanks Straight Pipes!!

[@long_wang]

Long time follower, love all the videos. I have had alot of cars over the years and Fiesta St is still my favorite. Best drivers car for the money for sure. Still practical for what it is. Enjoy I am jealous!

[@oscarjeans4119]

A second hand car review!? Hell yeah, and I'm just in the market for a hatch of this vintage

[@WanderingExistence]

The Fiesta is a great car, great practically and huge fun.

[@Gman450a1]

WOW! That Pallisade is equipped with the side view camera in her dash if she bothered to signal left before going in to your lane. Lucky she didn't hit you harder with your family on board. Nice buy!

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

She didn't shoulder check, never mind check her mirrors or some silly monitor on the dashboard. Careless drivers in these huge oversized SUVs are legitimately terrifying for small car drivers.

[@MattLavergne4]

Also as a FiST owner myself, take out the little "Mounts" that the rear shelf floats on top of! One 10mm bolt on each side and then drop the floor on top of the spare! It'll sit mostly flush but with it low I've been able to have my hockey bag in it with no hassle since it's nice and low now. Extra points for the box test! Also I really HATE the failed Visor Test and have since I bought mine in '16. (Also the fact that she didn't even put her hazards on really shows how great of a driver she was; glad you two are safe!)

[@Hero3life]

Yes! I have owned one since 2017, and it IS AMAZING!!

[@ryangascoignergrg]

Wish you's had the mk8 ST in North America, would love to see you review it!

[@danielleroux6490]

Me too. Please tell Ford to launch it in the North American market ASAP.

[@HAACKER45]

First mod I made to my Fiesta was a bracket to move the gas pedal for better heel and toe, still isn't perfect but made it a lot better

[@julioruiz1934]

I love that you guys get cars I would get.

[@gtsdaddy5151]

The ONLY 3 handling mods I did to my FiST was the front under-mount sub-frame brace, a torsion beam brace, and the trunk chassis brace. You WILL NOT be sorry!! Better turn-in, no compromise on ride quality, even more chassis predictability.

[@joeleonard9965]

I called it. Fiesta ST is gonna wipe the floor. It is an amazing thing that it was produced for the price it was in the first place.

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Yep I think so, Abarth is a cool car too, but I think the Fiesta ST is going to be more track capable.

[@michaelherrickmusic]

Proud owner of a 2015 Fiesta St, in white and no recaros. Really Jealous of this spec and color. But the car is really amazing, even as a daily driver, especially for the price. Fun to drive, looks great, great gas mileage, fairly spacious cargo hatch, and decent reliability

[@BassFace1776]

Love the older car reviews!

[@donteadoss]

I love the Fiesta ST BUT also love the 500 Abarth ... I want one eventually to play around in but can’t decide which to choose. - Great vid as always though! 🔥

[@zachc3878]

I just picked up a fiesta st as well. The car is ridiculously fun with an upgraded turbo pushing 280+ hp! Cant wait to see more videos on the fiesta!

[@jackhughman282]

You gonna get aux fuel?

[@zachc3878]

@@jackhughman282 probably not, at least while its my daily driver. I still can get 28-30mpg on 93 and 25-27mpg on e30. Im afraid aux fuel will kill the fuel economy

[@jackhughman282]

@@zachc3878 same, mpgs are actually better with the S280 than with stock for me, prolly cus I'm not constantly in boost at like 2800 rpm, lol. I just installed a single port, I'll report back on MPGs when I have the tune installed if you want, lol.

[@zachc3878]

@@jackhughman282 definitely do! I dont see much info on aux fuel out there. Im only on a whoosh hybrid, so aux fuel might get me up to 330 or so.

[@jackhughman282]

@@zachc3878 I know some whoosh hybrids are making mid to high 300's, so you can prolly get a little more out of it, but idk as far as longevity, everyone on the forums says it's a solid turbski though. There's one dude pushing 394 whp with a 25 shot of nitrous I think, so you can definitely hit like 360's-70's but that's also dependant on a lot of things like which dyno, elevation, temp, humidity and blah blah blah. Anyway, sorry for the long ass paragraph, I should have it up and running by end of week or early next week, I'll try to remember to come back and comment, lol.

[@reviewdudersa3316]

I completely disagree: the stock rims look better

[@evanneiswanger]

I agree with you

[@AzNightmare]

*I'm not a fan of Fifteen52 at all. All their designs look very bulky and the weight isn't deceiving. It's exactly as heavy as they look. No aftermarket rims should be heavier than stock.*

[@toddstevens8506]

Silly arguement, looks are subjective.

[@AzNightmare]

@@toddstevens8506 *Ya... but heavy isn't.*

[@jonlosito2004]

Yea... Those rims look really weird. I would not recommend those..

[@fougetube]

Great review guys! Another happy owner of the FiST here. I have a 2017 so a lot of problems mentioned are solved (revised suspension from the ST200 and Sync 3!). FYI Brake torque vectoring is ALWAYS ON. Sport mode = traction control off. ESC off is traction control off and ESC off. Jakub, great friggin choice!

[@2damaxmr2]

Yep that is why i went with the 18. Scooped it up for 20k over a year ago.

[@ecjaye]

I'm late to the party but I picked up 2018 FiST for $15k. I'm giving it 23 awards! The car is a blast to drive @ my local autocross.

[@brokenboi3351]

you guys are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! please review a 8th gen civic si, it's a car i'd like to get it would be nice to see what my fav reviewers think of it!

[@deansmith2124]

That's the number you can call me onnnn, when you call ask for MIKE JOOOOONNES. Nice one.

[@rray039]

WHO !!!

[@jtobias17]

Man, this comment is way too far down.

[@burnout21]

Hey Straight Pipes, regarding the terrible MyFordTouch infotainment system; I'm a '14 Fiesta ST owner (since new) and I swapped my MFT head unit for a Sync 3 head unit from a newer Fiesta. It's plug and play, you can even get GPS if the donor car was equipped with it. The only thing I was unable to get working is Android Auto/Carplay, but steering wheel controls, voice function, everything else works mint. I was able to get my Sync 3 head unit from LKQ for $135 USD, and takes about 10 min to swap, just need a Torx bit screwdriver. Congrats on picking up this gem, enjoy it!

[@sirzanny3694]

I bought 2016 st last month, Love it

[@dima1603]

This was my favorite car I ever owned. Only flaws were the rock hard suspension (this was my daily) and I couldn't see anything out the back.

[@TheStraightPipes]

It's definitely pretty stiff

[@richardnavratil9661]

@@TheStraightPipes ZING!!!

[@dima1603]

@@TheStraightPipes I think they improved ride quality with the 2016 year models (at least here in the US).

[@Nikeair0117]

I have a fiesta to how do you not see out the back😂

[@dima1603]

@@Nikeair0117 I’m 5’10” and if a car was more than maybe 4-5 car lengths behind me I couldn’t see it.

[@Muckwell]

I'm not sure if it's different in Canada but the hp is actually 180hp and then 200hp on overboost. Great review! (I love mine!)

[@gtasanandreascluckinbell]

This one was a little modified

[@Muckwell]

I have to admit I do prefer the look of the European spec (3 Door, driving lights, different front and rear lights & more) to this North America spec.

[@Mark-rt6fy]

@@Muckwell NA sale numbers don't deserve this car anyways :(

[@jimmypena2442]

Us was also 190hp.

[@gearhead196]

I recently acquired a 2015 FiST due to my F56 Cooper S getting hit and run, but I can't say I miss the Mini that much anymore.. I completely slept on the FiST, I've been loving it so far and have no plans to replace it for a LONG time, if ever!

[@Teekly]

my first new car i purchased was a 2017 Fiesta ST, love this bean so much

[@RegularInternetUsers]

My 2018 came with android auto that works great on sync 3!

[@C.oleCarson]

Actually since the stock suspension is so stiff most coilover setups are comfier than stock

[@bartmawoussi4816]

In my 2016 FiST, I swapped the stock USB unit (which doesn't offer CarPlay) with a stock F-150 USB unit with CarPlay. Works perfectly.

[@jakehardy5997]

I used to have a FoST and you guys are really making me want a FiST

[@karlm8682]

It is WAY more fun than a FoST!

[@JohnSandovalesq]

Congrats man, I had this exact car for three years (mine had a sunroof). Selling it was a traumatic event but sometimes you have to take one for the family. My friend called mine the Angry Goldfish from day one and the name stuck.

[@DisdainXP]

Once the kids leave for college sell that mini van and get another FiST!!

[@loganrivard5154]

The crocs, that's what got me out of this entire video 😂

[@Ashar781]

Same man! That and the back hand shift 😂

[@silvershot10]

Sport mode lets you have more wheel slip and traction loss etc before it kicks in, and it's overall less aggressive. Holding it in for ESC off turns it off. Torque vectoring (which uses the brakes) is always on unless you do some real messing with the car. I'd only worry about turning that off if you get a limited slip differential put in. Welcome to the club. I have an Orange Spice, with the recaros and sadly a sunroof (it was almost perfect; but it was on the lot and I wasn't THAT picky). It's such a riot. Easily one of the most fun cars I have ever driven.

[@deautomaton]

Get yourself a compact spare from another trim level Fiesta. They are available in aluminum and are lighter than the stock spare, and also let the trunk floor go all the way down. It will surprise you how much more usable it makes the trunk. They are typically $85, but can be much cheaper if you find one at a local recycler. It seems like such a small thing, but it was one of the most useful things I did with my Fiesta.

[@MrKapaV]

Theses cars are lovely to drive I have the previous gen fiesta s and it's just great even though it's slow 😅 Very for you dude Make sure you're gonna push it to the limit, they can take it

[@singh2702]

I own one , they cant take shit , after a hard run coolant is boiling and fan is running like crazy.

[@Koolicyde]

That blow-off valve sounds like a child's toy version of a real blow-off valve.

[@TheStraightPipes]

This is a child's toy car

[@Koolicyde]

@@TheStraightPipes Definitely - it's cute.

[@DouglasJMark]

I like it. Sounds like a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket waiting to take off when it vents gasses.

[@christopherpaez4948]

I love this freaking car!! I can’t wait to own one some day. My moms fiesta is very fun to drive even though it’s an auto NA 1.6 I can’t imagine how fun this car is.

[@shahbuyuk9405]

Get a Cobb shift knob asap - night and day difference. Thanks for the the review, guys! I love my FiST!

[@kirkblackadar7299]

Great call on the fist and the 52's. These are wicked little rally cars. I remember when they came out, so many of the press car reviewers bought one

[@WanderingExistence]

The fact that so many auto journals gravitate towards the Fiesta really highlights the quality of the driver feel. It's not the fastest, but it's fun and fulfilling.

[@kirkblackadar7299]

@@WanderingExistence my mom had one, it was automatic and weird with a cvt. I borrowed it a few times and it was like a go-cart. Lots of potential in the chassis for sure

[@noneyabizz8337]

@@kirkblackadar7299 ...it wasn't the ST

[@cfreaper23]

Those are sweet wheels! Love the setup of your car

[@ArkGeo]

Everyone asked me when I was going to mod my Abarth as well. I took that car to Nurburgring and hockenheimring while stationed overseas and it was fine on the track and road. Better tires is the only thing I did. Having small cars so you have more space in your lane is why I like small cars till this day

[@donnieward9832]

Hey Yuri and Jakob! I have this exact car (same color, same seats) but I have the sunroof 😔 u bought the car from my dad, who bought it new. According to the dealer, the torque vectoring CANNOT be turned off. Enjoy the car, back roads are a blast, and you can turn freeways into backroads.

[@darthwader99j53]

Can you guys please post the entire dash cam footage of the crash. I wanna see all of the good part!

[@jakedubbs1685]

I actually almost bought one of these but I desires to go with a 9th gen si for reliability

[@BensCoffeeRants]

Got the same annoying buzzing from the climate sensor apparently it's a fan in there. I taped mine up with a few layers of thick tape it helps lol. Doesn't always make the noise on mine though. If you get an louder exhaust you'll want to do the sound symposer delete or it will make a weird reverberation that messes with your head. Muffler delete makes the car sound pretty awesome and isn't too loud. You're right Even after holding traction control button It mentions in manual something stays on, torque vectoring (using brakes) which helps with handling still is on and its basically some kinda stability control just on to intervene and stop the car from flipping if you do something really crazy lol. Even with traction control on I think you still can get up on 3 wheels on hard corners. Happens often at autocross!

[@bretthousman8317]

I got nearly an identical wheel setup, but i went with the fifteen52 chicanes with the same tire and ratio. Sticky and comfortable. Does rub on the mud flap bolts though as they're considerably bigger overall from the stocks with that taller ratio. I also have a turbosmart valve WITH a cobb intake and exhaust and I wouldn't have it any other way. Sounds so good. Edit: My smiles when I shift from 2nd to 3rd are also the same as yours. it makes getting up in the morning to commute to work worth it :D

[@Esp661]

I owned a Fiesta ST before I got a Type R. They're fantastic cars and autocross beasts. I really can't think of a better bang for your buck than this car because an ND Miata is a little more expensive and a little less practical (im splitting hairs here) Great review!

[@turbochoochoo]

I was thinking about making the same upgrade you did. Do you ever miss the Fiesta?

[@Esp661]

@@turbochoochoo not really. Don't get me wrong, the Fiesta is fantastic, but the Type R is the pinnacle of front wheel drive. I look at my Type R every day and im glad I bought it. The interior of the Fiesta was the thing that really wore on me during the 3 years I had it. I wanted a car with all the performance while still having fantastic build quality. Thats why I made the jump. But if someone decided to stick with the Fiesta for the long term, I totally get it. They're just damn good cars

[@jjchockey]

Easily up their with the most fun cars I’ve ever driven. Stock for stock the dynamics are better then my 2001 Miata. Sharper steering, less body roll, less understeer, more power, and stronger brakes. They are an absolute riot.

[@maxnzoey1]

Can’t wait for you guys to test drive the Kona N! With Launch Control!!